Why does Mortenson enlist George McCown to help pay those who were working on the bridge?
The title of the chapter "Building Bridges" has a literal and a figurative meaning. Define both and tell how each relates to the story.
Describe the friends Mortenson has made up to this point in the story. What important personal event takes place at this point in the story?
Chapters 12–13
At the school construction site, what does Haji Ali instruct Mortenson to do? How is this situation a "culture clash"?
Retell, in your own words, the custom of "three cups of tea" as defined by Haji Ali. How does embracing this custom impact Mortenson’s success? What are some of the sacrifices the people of Korphe made in order to build this school? Why does Mortenson consider Haji Ali to be the "wisest man he ever met"? Describe the wisest person you know and why he or she is wise?
Chapters 10–11
Why does Mortenson enlist George McCown to help pay those who were working on the bridge?
The title of the chapter "Building Bridges" has a literal and a figurative meaning. Define both and tell how each relates to the story.
Describe the friends Mortenson has made up to this point in the story.
What important personal event takes place at this point in the story?
Chapters 12–13
At the school construction site, what does Haji Ali instruct Mortenson to do? How is this situation a "culture clash"?
Retell, in your own words, the custom of "three cups of tea" as defined by Haji Ali. How does embracing this custom impact Mortenson’s success?
What are some of the sacrifices the people of Korphe made in order to build this school?
Why does Mortenson consider Haji Ali to be the "wisest man he ever met"?
Describe the wisest person you know and why he or she is wise?